DisasterSouth Africa·15 Oct 2026
Central substation fire causes power restoration delays in Johannesburg inner city
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An explosion occurred at the Central Substation in Johannesburg on the evening of Wednesday, 14 October 2026, during attempts by City Power technical teams to restore electricity using a newly installed feederboard. The incident resulted in continued power outages for residents and businesses in Marshalltown, Wemmer, Selby, and sections of the Inner City,…
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The Citizen SA
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